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Old 05-08-2007, 07:51 PM   #1
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Hey guys, probly a dumb question but got an au s2 xr8, and has got a pretty rough idle. Changed spark plugs, changed air filer, cleaned out throttle body but to no avail. Some help 4 a stupid question would be appreciated.
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Old 05-08-2007, 07:52 PM   #2
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probably do the leads as well, and reset the ecu.
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Old 05-08-2007, 07:56 PM   #3
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How much am i lookin at 4 leads??? any idea??
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Old 05-08-2007, 07:58 PM   #4
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not a stupid question BTW depending on what you get $70 to $120
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Old 06-08-2007, 04:09 PM   #5
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i paid $50 for topgun leads on ebay
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Old 06-08-2007, 04:46 PM   #6
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i paid $50 for topgun leads on ebay
its an xr8 it's meant to have a rough idle!!

seriously though, a set of leads will cost you anywhere from $100+. MSD make good leads, BOTTLEDUP can hook you up with a set.
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Old 06-08-2007, 04:47 PM   #7
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paid $57 for topgun leads from autobarn

edit. that was for a 6 cyl.
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Old 06-08-2007, 05:27 PM   #8
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do not get top gun leads they are F@#$&#
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Old 06-08-2007, 06:22 PM   #9
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its an xr8 it's meant to have a rough idle!!

seriously though, a set of leads will cost you anywhere from $100+. MSD make good leads, BOTTLEDUP can hook you up with a set.
Yea but this is like a im gunna stall idle. But thanx for all the help ill look into it. Cheers
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Old 06-08-2007, 06:25 PM   #10
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Has the idle been reset or tps right
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do not get top gun leads they are F@#$&#
that is 1/2 true the standard top guns are no good but i have the top gun max 300 and they are great low resistance leads. They should set you back about $100 for an 8
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Old 06-08-2007, 06:29 PM   #12
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Not that i know of. i bought the beast 2 weeks ago
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Old 06-08-2007, 06:33 PM   #13
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Did you do this also?

[/B]Cleaning ISC Valve[B]
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Old 06-08-2007, 06:42 PM   #14
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what do you use to replace the gasket after cleaning the isc valve if it is deteriorated?
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Old 06-08-2007, 09:43 PM   #15
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yeah i wouldn't mind knowing this as well. i got some .8mm gasket material from supercheap to replace it, but its an oil gasket, not sure if it can be used for fuel as well.....

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Old 08-08-2007, 07:28 PM   #16
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what do you use to replace the gasket after cleaning the isc valve if it is deteriorated?
I went to ford and got a new gasket. was $8 if i remember. possibly less.
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